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102 articles for “biomass”
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Synthetic Biology in Industrial Biotechnology for Livestock: Designing and OptimizingNext-Generation Bioprocesses for Sustainable Animal Production and Health
Abstract: Synthetic biology has emerged as a transformative discipline in industrial biotechnology, enabling the rational design and engineering of biological systems for efficient and sustainable production of fuels, chemicals, enzymes, pharmaceuticals, and biomaterials. Unlike traditional genetic engineering, synthetic biology focuses on constructing gene circuits, modular metabolic pathways, and standardized biological parts to precisely control cellular metabolism. Advanced genome editing tools such as CRISPR, combined with computational biology and bioinformatics, allow rapid …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Structural Efficiency and Sustainability of Bamboo Architecture: Material Performance, Joinery Techniques and Contemporary Applications
Abstract: Abstract Bamboo is increasingly recognised as a structurally efficient and environmentally responsible construction material, offering a viable alternative to conventional high-carbon materials such as steel, concrete, and engineered timber. Its rapid renewability, high tensile strength, low embodied energy, and favourable strength-to-weight ratio position bamboo as a key material for sustainable architecture in both vernacular and contemporary contexts. This paper presents a comprehensive assessment of bamboo architecture by examining material performance, …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 48–55 Read article
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Pyrolysis of Agro Wastes for Renewable Energy Production in Shendam Local Government Using Aspen-Plus and Monte-Carlo
Abstract: The global decline in fossil fuel availability, coupled with increasing concerns over climate change, has accelerated the search for sustainable and decentralized energy solutions. Agro-waste, particularly lignocellulosic food waste, has shown great promise as an alternative energy feedstock. This study explores the potential of pyrolysis technology for onsite energy production using fruit-based food waste collected from markets and food enterprises in Shendam Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria. The selected …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 24–38 Read article
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STRATEGIC ADVANCEMENTS IN HYBRID RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS: A SURVEY OF INTEGRATION AND PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
Abstract: The growing global population has led to an increasing demand for energy, putting significant pressure on the limited reserves of non-renewable fossil fuels. Renewable energy technologies present a sustainable alternative, particularly for remote or off- grid areas where extending conventional power grids is economically unfeasible. Technologies for renewable energy have become a viable way to deal with these problems. In many parts of the world, resources like sun, wind, hydro, …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Tall Oil: Production, Applications, Global Market, andFuture Prospects- A Review
Abstract: The global energy demand is experiencing rapid growth due to overpopulation and massive industrialization worldwide. The stringent environmental regulations to minimize fossil fuel reliance have led to a global need to develop renewable and sustainable fuel sources. Hence, industries are increasingly looking towards non-edible oils as natural resources for biofuels, and one such promising feedstock is tall oil, a valuable by-product of the pulping industry obtained through the Kraft process. …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Treatment of Leachate by Using Solid Waste
Abstract: Abstract Leachate, a hazardous liquid from landfill decomposition, is a significant environmental challenge worldwide. Traditional collection of solid waste: Gather the solid waste material you want to generate leachate from. This waste could include organic matter, plastics, paper, and other materials commonly found in municipal solid waste. Sorting and compressing: Depending on the initial state of the waste, you may need to shred or crush it to increase the surface …
Published in International Journal of Prevention and Control of Industrial Pollution · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 43–49 Read article
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Lead (II) Ion Biosorption from Aqueous Solution ontoHexadecyltriammonium Bromide (HDTMA-Br) Modified Dry Water Hyacinth
Abstract: Heavy metal release into the environment by industrial activities has become a persistent problem,with these contaminants continually increasing in concentration. Heavy metals not only circulatethrough ecosystems but also accumulate in organisms over time, which elevates their toxic effectsalong the food chain. This research was conducted to explore the efficiency of biosorption inremoving lead (II) ions from aqueous solutions using water hyacinth powder modified withhexadecyltriammonium bromide (HDTMA-Br), a cationic surfactant. The …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Transforming Carbon: The Science and Potential of Gasification
Abstract: Methanol and chemicals like urea and ammonia, which are the building blocks of many fertilizers, can be produced via the gasification process. Additionally, gasification can assist in the production of transportation fuels from biomass, coal, oil, and sands. Drying, pyrolysis, combustion, cracking, and reduction are the five distinct thermal processes that make up gasification. Drying removes moisture from the feedstock, while pyrolysis breaks down complex hydrocarbons into simpler molecules. Combustion …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 24–35 Read article
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Analyzing Atmospheric Particulate Matter in PortHarcourt and Omoku, Nigeria, Using Artificial NeuralNetworks and Fuzzy Logic
Abstract: Port Harcourt and Omoku, two densely populated towns in Rivers State, Nigeria, are hubs of industrial, commercial, and residential activities, characterized by the presence of oil and gas industries, educational institutions, large markets, and, in the case of Omoku, access to free electric power supply. These activities contribute to environmental degradation through industrial effluents, domestic waste, automobile emissions, gas flaring, and biomass burning, which release aerosols that form harmful particulates …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 16–52 Read article
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Design and Development of Semiconductor Nanocomposites for Photoelectrocatalytic Applications
Abstract: Humanity is currently facing an unprecedented challenge: anthropogenic climate change. This complex phenomenon is driven by a multitude of factors, including scientific, psychological, societal, and social dimensions, among others. the release of greenhouse gases, such as CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, and PFCs have increased significantly. Since the industrial revolution, atmospheric CO2 levels have surged by 50%. Although gases like CO2 and CH4 occur naturally and are essential for maintaining the …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Sorghum vulgare Plus Azospirillum lipoferum and Rhizobium tropici with NH4NO3 at 50% Reduce N2O Releasing
Abstract: Sorghum vulgare, a gramineae of commercial value, requires NH4NO3 for healthy growth, that in excess causes loss of soil productivity and the release of N2O, a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. An alternative solution to reduce and optimize NH4NO3 with: Azospirillum lipoferum and Rhizobium tropici. The objective of this work was: to analyze the effect of A. lipoferum and R. tropici 50%. For this, A. lipoferum and R. …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Response of Zea mays to Rhizophagus Intraradices with 50% Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilizer Prevents the Release of N2O From the Soil
Abstract: The healthy growth of Zea mays (maize) requires NH4NO3/PO4--3 fertilizers (ammonium nitrate and phosphates), are applied in unregulated doses, are associated to denitrification, generating greenhouse gases, causing global warming, loss of soil productivity, and pollution of surface water in case of phosphates. An alternative is to decrease and optimize the dose of NH4NO3/PO4--3 by applying arbuscular vesicle fungi (AVF), to optimize, the dose of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, AVF endosymbionts …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Review on Lignin, Its Derivatives and Their Applications
Abstract: Due to the excessive use of fossil fuels day by day everywhere, several severe problems on the globe and related to environmental issues like environmental problems and heating are cropping up and posing a big problem. Due to this reason, several attempts are being made to develop other sustainable alternate energy sources which are based on plant biomass. However, those materials contain lignin, which makes up approximately 18-30% of the …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 5–13 Read article
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Commercial Scale Quantification of Lignin
Abstract: Lignin, an aromatic biopolymer, in the terrestrial lignocellulosic biomass constitutes the single largest and sustainable source of biofuels and biochemicals. The recalcitrant nature of lignin is a hindrance to its chemical or biochemical conversion. Moreover, its insolubility in water too is a major challenge in its quantification which is a necessary step prior to and after its conversion. Though there are celebrated quantification methods like the classical Klason lignin method …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Recent Trends in Production, Characterization, and Utilization of Fungal Chitosan
Abstract: Chitosan is the second most abundant biopolymer in nature after cellulose that can be extracted from marine sources, as well as from agricultural waste products such as mushrooms or other fungal sources following chitin deacetylation. The consistent production of these glycans by fungi is unaffected by seasonal changes, allowing for precise process control. This results in a more consistent quality of the final product. Currently, crustacean shells and other marine …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Bioremediation of Domestic Waste Water by Selected Aqua Plants
Abstract: Around 30 percent of the service costs of predictable centralized wastewater treatment requires energy to operate the machines for pumping and ventilation. In comparatison, constructed marshlands involving photosynthetic plants and other organisms have a lower energy requirement. The aim of the present work is to select aquatic plants which have a high efficiency of removing pollution from wastewater. Four plants were selected out of the available plants growing in nearby …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Rhizosphere hybridization: A better alternative for exploiting citrus microbiome
Abstract: Rhizosphere security has become a pre-requisite to sustain the production by exploiting the microbiome profile of acid lime, fortifying with microbes via rhizosphere hybridization is one effective way of deciphering the negative interaction between plants and microbes. The lost photosynthates from plants through root exudates creates a novel environment to harbour a diverse group of microorganisms, as a result, microbes-mediated rhizosphere exerted a diversified role in physiological plant growth and …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Efficient Use of Seriwaste for the qualitative Improvement in the Protein Contents of Black Soldier Fly (BSF), Hermetia illucens (L).
Abstract: Attempt deals with rearing of Black Soldier Fly (BSF), Hermetia illucens (L) reared on Excreta of Silkworm Larvae, Litter of mulberry leaves in rearing bed, dead larvae and dead pupae of Silkworm. The larval weight of BSF of the control group (Reared on Poultry Feed), first group (reared on Excreta of Silkworm), second group (reared on Litter of mulberry leaves in rearing bed of Silkworm Larvae), third group (reared on …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 10–20 Read article
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Production and Extraction of Bioethanol from Agricultural Waste
Abstract: Rapid elevation in population and industrialization results in the global demands of ethanol worldwide. Crops such as corn and sugarcane sufficiently cannot meet the global problems of ethanol production because of their primary value of food and feed. Hence, lignocellulosic materials like agricultural wastes are a good source for bioethanol production. Agricultural wastes are renewable, economical and there availability is higher. Bioethanol from agricultural wastes is an effective advance technology …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 Read article
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Mushrooms as Bioremediation Agents
Abstract: One of the major ecological issues confronting the world today is the contamination of soil, water and air by toxic chemicals accordingly of industrialization and broad utilization of pesticides in agribusiness. Burning is right now the best and regular remediation practice yet is exorbitant as far as money and energy utilized. A rapid cost effective and biologically capable technique for tidy up is “bioremediation” which uses small scale living beings …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–19 Read article